Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" hoodie he takes the sonic landscape

he takes the sonic landscape he created with the last film and shifts into higher gear

a time when abrasive guitars aligned with naked emotional expression to beat back the scourge of vapidity

Chris Whitley was an artist with his feet planted in two very different worlds

The release follows the bands widely lauded second album “I Don’t Know”

Hamilton Leithauser "The Side Of The Island" hoodie he takes the sonic landscapeHamilton Leithauser's 5th studio album This Side of the Island (co produced by Aaron Dessner of The National) boldly turns away from the folk rock vibes of his two previous records and introduces a groovier, bass heavy, modern sound a sound undoubtedly influenced by several decades of music. Inspired by events in Hamiltons personal life, the album's lyrics showcase his unrelenting optimism and biting wit and as they consider heavy themes of solitude,